Macdonald Compleat Angler

Position and size and comfort of room

Nothing

Very central for Marlow, and being next to the river Thames was great This was our second stay

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Location

Room size was small for the money

Excellent location. Reasonably spacious room. The staff very courteous and helpful. Beautifully clean linen. Breakfast (cooked): excellent. Free parking included.

Having visited this hotel (which was true 4**** 40 years ago), we were SO disappointed this time - It needs painting outside, has paint peeling off some side walls. Toilet seat not soft close - a shock when dropped down for first time. Our toilet had residual 'nasties' in it, dirty line at water line. Asked on first day to have it cleaned, asked again second day - finally cleaned, sort of - at least it was not totally offensive. There were chrome strips missing from shower taps. Surprisingly, the OUTSIDE of the shower door encrusted with residues built up over many years - dreadful. Wanted to sit in comfy chairs to watch news - TV not working. Breakfast (buffet): very poor - fruit salad had very limited choice and bowl not replenished (looked like tinned fruit). Croissants stale and tasteless - no pastries for those who like them. Certainly not 4-star breakfast overall.

Hotel is in a perfect location in Marlow - right on the River Thames overlooking the Weir yet just a stone's throw from Marlow High Street. Our room was a deluxe room in the main building with views of the river. The room was spacious and well appointed with plenty of plug sockets and mirrors, lovely toiletries, a kettle as well as a nespresso machine, bottled water and comfy chairs to sit and admire the view. The staff were all professional and polite yet friendly. There were a few nice touches (tissues, magazines, iron, safe, fridge). There is a well stocked bar and two restaurants on site. We were offered help with our bags. The hotel is well maintained and the gardens were well kept with seating on the riverside. Breakfast was substantial, well presented and tasty. Parking is free for guests.

Bar and restaurant prices are on the high side. The menu in the restaurant on a Sunday was very limited with just 4 options (2 of them meat roast dinners). Our room was perfect but note that the main building is a bit of a maze of stairs and corridors and it seems a lot of accommodation is in annexes, some with no views. There is no lift.

Excellent location, friendly staff.

Slightly tired decor, very average breakfast.

Great location, beautiful room in a well appointed hotel. All the staff were friendly.

More information about the are required from reception staff.

Beautiful location.

In need of renovation. spaces and rooms look a little tired. beautiful river views from the hotel own restaurant, but food and presentation pretty average.